The owners of veteran Arcadian Sunrise were tragically forced to put the horse down just two days after he placed third at Royal Ascot.
The eight-year-old took more than £12,000 in prize money for his efforts in the Ascot Stakes on the opening day of this year's festival. However, it was confirmed on Thursday that the gelding died on Thursday following a short illness.
"It's terrible," said Sean Queally, son of trainer and owner duo John and Miriam. "We didn't get to see how good he was and he was only starting to get going. He ran some race at Ascot and could have even been closer.
